NZCF Councillor, Jennya Charomova on the International Stage

NZCF Councillor, Jennya Charomova is involved in the FIDE Infinite Project including a local trial as part of her work, and recently presented at a FIDE international conference held in Abu Dhabi from 2 to 6 February 2025.

To quote the FIDE website about the purpose and scope of the project:
“The initiative, designed to integrate chess into the learning environment of children with autism spectrum disorders, was held from February 2-6, 2025, with the support of the International Olympic Committee, FIDE Planning and Development Commission, and FIDE Social Commission.”

FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich highlighted the project’s global impact, stating, “Chess is a universal tool for society. It can be an integral part of everyday life, regardless of a child’s abilities… Children with special needs possess incredible potential to be successful, and if chess can help them achieve this, we are excited to support them through the Infinite Chess project. This project has already demonstrated positive results in many countries worldwide, and we hope the UAE can also benefit from the expertise provided during this seminar. We will continue our work and support of the Infinite Chess project worldwide.”

More information about the conference is available here: https://www.fide.com/news/3412